Graham proposes Obamacare replacement
July 13, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) brought forward a new approach to health care reform that would redirect much of the current federal funding for Obamacare health insurance – an…
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Graham proposes Obamacare replacement
July 13, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) brought forward a new approach to health care reform that would redirect much of the current federal funding for Obamacare health insurance – an…
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U.S. venture capital investment rises to second highest total in 10 years
July 13, 2017Venture capital (VC) investment rose substantially with $21.8B invested contributing significantly to the global resurgence, according to Venture Pulse, a quarterly report on global VC trends published by KPMG. Activity…
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U.S. venture capital investment rises to second highest total in 10 years
July 13, 2017Venture capital (VC) investment rose substantially with $21.8B invested contributing significantly to the global resurgence, according to Venture Pulse, a quarterly report on global VC trends published by KPMG. Activity…
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Michele Goodine joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 13, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Michele Goodine has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Goodine is a seasoned real estate professional with 30…
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SC Ports Achieves Record Fiscal Year
July 12, 2017
South Carolina Ports Authority moved a record 2.14 million twenty-foot equivalent units in fiscal year 2017, an increase of 10 percent over the previous year’s container volumes. Highest-ever June volumes…
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The Marchant Company recognizes agents for excellent performance in June 2017
July 12, 2017
As the Upstate’s “Signature Real Estate Agency,” The Marchant Company is a small boutique business of just 30 agents that is consistently a top performer in Greenville. The Marchant Company…
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Teresa Sheriff Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Seneca
July 12, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Teresa Sheriff as a residential sales agent to its Seneca office. Previously, Teresa worked as an administrative assistant with an emphasis on technological support for 28…
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The Marchant Company welcomes realtor Mark Martin
July 12, 2017
The Marchant Company announced that Mark Martin is now a part of the company as a licensed Realtor. He is working with the GreenvilleOne Team, joining members Mikel-Ann Scott and…
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Urban League of the Upstate and United Community Bank partner to support affordable housing initiatives
July 12, 2017Urban League of the Upstate and United Community Bank are pleased to announce a $20,000 award to fund affordable housing initiatives. This gift represents a one-year partnership that will provide…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative presents beneficiaries with 20th Annual Blue Ridge Fest funds
July 12, 2017Since the inception of Blue Ridge Fest, the event has raised nearly $2.5 million for Upstate charitable organizations. Hidden Treasure Christian School Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative employees Tony Kelley…
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Women Giving for Spartanburg grant helps fund new playground obstacle course
July 12, 2017Students at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind will soon have an obstacle course to encourage fitness and promote healthy lifestyles. A grant from Women Giving…
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Disney’s The Lion King sets record for highest-grossing engagement in Greenville theatrical history
July 12, 2017
Disney’s The Lion King once again set the record for the highest-grossing engagement in Greenville theatrical history with a gross of $5.6 million. The award-winning musical entertained nearly 64,000 theatergoers during the four-week engagement at the…
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GoodTwice putting new spin on eCommerce
July 12, 2017
Three local companies have come together to create a new eCommerce website for GoodTwice, which provides excellent condition secondhand name-brand clothing, shoes, and accessories. Goodtwice.com combines the unique skills of…
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CBRE named one of the best places to work in South Carolina
July 12, 2017CBRE has been named as one of the best places to work in South Carolina by WorkplaceDynamics’ Top Workplaces program. For the past 11 years, WorkplaceDynamics has recognized companies with…
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Brian S. Welborn joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 12, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Brian S. Welborn has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. A native of the area,…
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CBRE named one of the best places to work in South Carolina
July 12, 2017
CBRE has been named as one of the best places to work in South Carolina by WorkplaceDynamics’ Top Workplaces program. For the past 11 years, WorkplaceDynamics has recognized companies with…
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GoodTwice putting new spin on eCommerce
July 12, 2017
Three local companies have come together to create a new eCommerce website for GoodTwice, which provides excellent condition secondhand name-brand clothing, shoes, and accessories. Goodtwice.com combines the unique skills of…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move
Brian S. Welborn joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 12, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Brian S. Welborn has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. A native of the area,…
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R. Kinard Johnson, Jr. re-elected Vice Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission
July 11, 2017
R. Kinard Johnson, Jr. has been Re-elected Vice Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission. The Greenville Airport Commission is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU…
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Jim Wall re-elected Chairman of Greenville Airport Commission
July 11, 2017
Jim Wall has been re-elected Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission. The Greenville Airport Commission is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU is the busiest…
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Fatz Southern Kitchen served 4,000 free meals to veterans July 4th
July 11, 2017Chain’s 43 locations thanked military with $30,000 of Southern cuisine Fatz Southern Kitchen celebrated the 4th of July with sincerity last week, thanking more than 4,000 active military members and…
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Roseburg Forest Products launching new Chester County manufacturing plant
July 11, 2017CHESTER COUNTY, SC – Roseburg Forest Products, a privately-owned, integrated forest products company based in the Pacific Northwest, is locating a new engineered wood products plant in Chester County. The…
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Roseburg Forest Products launching new Chester County manufacturing plant
July 11, 2017CHESTER COUNTY, SC – Roseburg Forest Products, a privately-owned, integrated forest products company based in the Pacific Northwest, is locating a new engineered wood products plant in Chester County. The…
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Steel Creek Galvanizing Company LLC launching operations in Cherokee County
July 11, 2017CHEROKEE COUNTY, SC – Steel Creek Galvanizing Company LLC, a fabricated steel products galvanizer, is launching a new facility in Cherokee County. The development is projected to bring $14.1 million of…
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Steel Creek Galvanizing Company LLC launching operations in Cherokee County
July 11, 2017CHEROKEE COUNTY, SC – Steel Creek Galvanizing Company LLC, a fabricated steel products galvanizer, is launching a new facility in Cherokee County. The development is projected to bring $14.1 million of…
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SCDOT to replace the bridges over the Savannah River
July 11, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is partnering with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to replace the bridges over the Savannah River and widen the roadway to six…
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SCDOT to replace the bridges over the Savannah River
July 11, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is partnering with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to replace the bridges over the Savannah River and widen the roadway to six…
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Ruiz Foods to expand existing Florence County manufacturing facility
July 11, 2017
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC – Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a producer of frozen food and snack products, is expanding its existing Florence County operations. The $79 million investment is expected to…
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Ruiz Foods to expand existing Florence County manufacturing facility
July 11, 2017
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC – Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a producer of frozen food and snack products, is expanding its existing Florence County operations. The $79 million investment is expected to…
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Salsa at Sunset: The Hottest Summer Night in SC
July 11, 2017
Summer Series begins in Downtown Greenville in July . Salsa at Sunset: the Hottest Summer Night in SC kicks off its dynamic three part summer series of live Latin music and…
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OTO Development adds seven properties to managed portfolio
July 11, 2017As one of America’s fastest-growing private companies, OTO Development expands consistently via smart developments and savvy operations – for itself as well as an increasing number of hotel ownership groups.…
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350 bicyclists to face heat, raise half a million in cross-state ride
July 11, 2017On July 14-16, 2017, the Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter will hold its 9th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event. Over 350 cyclists will undertake a 252-mile…
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Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation grants $90,000 to three South Carolina charities
July 11, 2017
The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation is granting $90,000 over three years to three South Carolina charities working on projects that benefit child welfare and youth arts programs. The three…
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Fatz Southern Kitchen served 4,000 free meals to veterans July 4th
July 11, 2017
Chain’s 43 locations thanked military with $30,000 of Southern cuisine Fatz Southern Kitchen celebrated the 4th of July with sincerity last week, thanking more than 4,000 active military members and…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
350 bicyclists to face heat, raise half a million in cross-state ride
July 10, 2017On July 14-16, 2017, the Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter will hold its 9th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event. Over 350 cyclists will undertake a 252-mile…
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Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation grants $90,000 to three South Carolina charities
July 10, 2017
The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation is granting $90,000 over three years to three South Carolina charities working on projects that benefit child welfare and youth arts programs. The three…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
OTO Development adds seven properties to managed portfolio
July 10, 2017As one of America’s fastest-growing private companies, OTO Development expands consistently via smart developments and savvy operations – for itself as well as an increasing number of hotel ownership groups.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: hospitality, on-the-move
Sharon Aponte joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
July 10, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Sharon Aponte as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Sharon joins Coldwell Banker Caine with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design…
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Tactical Medical Solutions Inc. announces agreement with American Red Cross
July 10, 2017
ANDERSON, SC – Tactical Medical Solutions® and the American Red Cross have entered into a brand licensing partnership for the SOF® Tactical Tourniquet Wide. This multi-year partnership will deliver a…
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Nora Lamendola joins Godshall Professional Recruiting and Staffing as healthcare recruiter
July 10, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Godshall Professional Recruiting and Staffing is pleased to welcome Nora Lamendola as a recruiter for the healthcare team. She has extensive experience in marketing and account management,…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 10
July 10, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/07/2017 to 07/13/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Spider-Man: Homecoming PG13 Sony 1 4348 $117,027,503 $117,027,503 2…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 10
July 10, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/07/2017 to 07/13/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Spider-Man: Homecoming PG13 Sony 1 4348 $117,027,503 $117,027,503 2…
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Spartanburg Water awarded SCC grant for education
July 10, 2017
Spartanburg Water’s Drinking Water Treatment Maintenance group recently used a $12,630 grant for scholarships to train its employees through Spartanburg Community College. “The grant was distributed to a local company…
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Nora Lamendola joins Godshall Professional Recruiting and Staffing as healthcare recruiter
July 10, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Godshall Professional Recruiting and Staffing is pleased to welcome Nora Lamendola as a recruiter for the healthcare team. She has extensive experience in marketing and account management,…
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Young Lawyers hosting backpack and supply drive
July 8, 2017
The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division, in conjunction with The Cooperative Ministry, is collecting backpacks and other school supplies for donation to schools and students throughout the state during its…
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Spartanburg Water announces a promotion in Collection and Distribution
July 8, 2017
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the promotion of Angie Price to the position of Construction Asset Department Manager for the Collection and Distribution Department of the organization. In her…
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Spartanburg Water announces new Director of Collection & Distribution
July 8, 2017
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the promotion of Ronnie Champion to the position of Director of Water Collection and Distribution. In his new role, Ronnie will be responsible for…
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SCC Foundation announces the election of new members and officers to the Board of Directors
July 7, 2017
The Spartanburg Community College Foundation recently elected new members and executive committee officers to the board of directors. Established in 1983, the SCC Foundation exists to seek private and public…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Chairman of SCRA
July 7, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster named Don Herriott as the next Executive Committee Chairman of the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA). Former Chairman Bill Blume resigned from the position, effective today, June…
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